Humayun's Tomb
13 expert reviews
“Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this must be the world’s most stunning final resting stop.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
"Freshly restored in 2013 after six years of painsatking conservation work, this moument is a sight to behold." Full review
Concierge
"Humayun's tomb, composed of earthy red sandstone and pure white marble, is... quietly impressive. The tomb is surrounded by a meticulously kept garden."
Frommer's
"Though the Taj's beauty (and the money spent) eclipsed this magnificent example of the garden tomb, it's well worth a visit." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The intention, righteously achieved, was to honor India's second Mughal ruler, who had fallen down a flight of stairs to his death." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Taj Mahal's red-sandstone mosque to the west of the main monument is an important gathering place for Agra's Muslims." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Leave time to wander in the gardens that surround the tomb and discover floral surprises at every turn." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Want a sneak peek of the Taj Mahal? Completed in 1572, Humayun's tomb was the first garden-tomb in India and inspired many architectural wonders, including the iconic Taj Mahal." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"You enter the huge Mughal Garden (chahar bagh), enclosed by walls and in the centre of which Humayun's tomb was built in 1565, as you would a blissful abode in the paradise of Allah." Full review
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Don't miss the tomb chamber, which is a masterpiece of simplicity and balance.
Travel + Leisure
"Built during the 1560s in honor of India’s second Moghul emperor, this magnificent monument is perhaps Delhi’s most awe-inspiring sight." Full review
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After visiting the tomb, be sure to spend some time wandering the property’s 30 acres of elaborate Persian gardens.
Travel + Leisure
"Also a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Humayun's Tomb is a stunning, clay-colored mausoleum erected in 1570. The must-see point of interest is open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m."
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
+91 11 2464 7005
East Nizamudhin, 5 km (3 mi) southeast of Connaught Pl., New Delhi, India